MPLAD6.5KP20A/TR

TVS - Diodes: MPLAD6.5KP20A/TR Application Field and Working Principle

Transient voltage suppression (TVS) diodes, also known as transient voltage suppressors or transient voltage limiters, are a special type of diode used to protect electronic devices from sudden voltage surges that exceed the normal operating voltage of the circuit the device is connected to. They come in many forms, including single and multi-diode configurations, and can withstand voltages up to several thousand volts. The widespread use of TVS diodes in the automotive, telecom, industrial, and consumer electronics industries has made them an important component in protecting these devices from damage caused by voltage spikes or surges. The MPLAD6.5KP20A/TR is a high voltage bilateral TVS diode with a break-down voltage of 6.5kV.

MPLAD6.5KP20A/TR Application Field

The MPLAD6.5KP20A/TR is designed for use in Automotive, Telecom, Industrial and Consumer Electronics. In automotive applications, it is widely used as a protection diode for electrical systems such as seatbelts, airbags, and power windows from the spikes and surges that are generated during field operation. It is also used in telecom equipment to provide protection of high-speed cables, and in industrial and consumer electronics to provide over voltage protection and transient suppression for sensitive circuits.

MPLAD6.5KP20A/TR Working Principle

The MPLAD6.5KP20A/TR is a bilateral diode that is typically used in single or multiple diode configurations. In normal operation, when the device is subjected to a positive voltage, current will flow through the diode and the diode will act like a short circuit. The voltage across the diode will remain at zero. However, when the voltage applied to the diode exceeds a specified value (the breakdown voltage), the diode will switch into a reverse blocking state and the voltage across it will rise exponentially, thereby limiting the voltage to a safe level. The diode will then remain in this blocking state until the voltage across it drops below a specified value (the recovery voltage). At this point, the diode will switch back to the conducting state.

Conclusion

The MPLAD6.5KP20A/TR is a high voltage bilateral TVS diode which is widely used in automotive, telecom, industrial and consumer electronics for protection of electrical systems, high-speed cables, and sensitive circuits from voltage spikes and surges. It operates by switching into a reverse blocking state when the voltage across it exceeds a specified value, and then switching back to the conducting state when the voltage drops below a specified value.